Environmental Manager

Mace Consult Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead sustainability initiatives within the construction sector. This exciting role involves managing responsible business activities, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and delivering impactful outcomes across various projects. You'll engage with clients and stakeholders to drive improvements and foster innovation in sustainability practices. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within the community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sustainability work in the construction sector.
• Ability to translate technical topics into layperson language.

Responsibilities

• Manage Responsible Business activities within the Fit Out & Retrofit Construct Business Unit.
• Deliver measurable outcomes on environmental sustainability KPIs.

Skills

Sustainability Management

Communication Skills

Data Management

Project Management

Education

Relevant Degree

Membership of Environmental Body

Job description

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
  
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
  
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
  
• Create opportunity - for our people to excel.

You will be responsible for managing Responsible Business (RB) activities within the Fit Out & Retrofit Construct Business Unit (BU).You will be predominantly based out of our brand new Norwich Office, working on a project in Kings Lynn for a heavy refurbishment of a multi-use community hub, and a new framework of multiple projects across Norfolk to decarbonise existing fire stations, libraries, educational facilities and residential, both for Norfolk Council as our client. Own transport and willingness to travel between these different sites is required.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering purpose-led and measurable outcomes on projects across multiple environmental sustainability KPIs including carbon, water, circularity, materials sourcing, transport, BREEAM
  
• Ensuring all targets (legal, client and Mace) are being delivered.
  
• Doing the basics right – legal compliance, legislation, Mace Way.
  
• Ensuring projects contribute to the 2026 Mace business plan KPIs and targets.
  
• Being aware of client and market needs to evolve and maintain necessary competencies.
  
• Having regular engagement with your client and consultants (share knowledge, check in, provide informative insights, project updates and case studies).
  
• Managing data quality (i.e. QA the data sets) and identify insights that you can act upon.
  
• Driving improvements and better outcomes (not just reporting).
  
• Innovation – Measuring and tracking, delivering meaningful and measurable outcomes.
  
• Bid supporting to the BU leads in construct.
  
• Delivering in an appropriate way to exceed the clients’ expectations but ensuring it is deliverable.

You’ll need to have\:

• Relevant degree and membership of an environmental or sustainability body.
  
• Proven track record of sustainability work.
  
• Knowledge of the construction process.
  
• Ability to translate technical topics into layperson language and articulate the value of sustainability.
  
• Communication skills, both oral and written.
  
• Self-motivation and ability to self-manage.
  
• UK driving licence and car and be willing to travel across Norfolk to all project locations.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

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